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- Overall Rank: 353
- Population: 5,863
- Median household income: $195,833
- Median home value: $923,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,095 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Northern Valley Regional High School - Old Tappan (grade A+), Tappan Zee High School (grade A), Applied Technology High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+), Saddle River Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 5,863
- Median household income: $195,833
- Median home value: $923,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,095 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Northern Valley Regional High School - Old Tappan (grade A+), Tappan Zee High School (grade A), Applied Technology High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+), Saddle River Day School (grade A+)
#30. Old Tappan, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 344
- Population: 14,448
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,563,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Millburn High School (grade A+), Wyoming Elementary School (grade A+), Deerfield Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
- Population: 14,448
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,563,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Millburn High School (grade A+), Wyoming Elementary School (grade A+), Deerfield Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
#29. Short Hills, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 342
- Population: 12,086
- Median household income: $202,586
- Median home value: $786,300 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,909 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Population: 12,086
- Median household income: $202,586
- Median home value: $786,300 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,909 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
#28. Glen Rock, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 339
- Population: 6,221
- Median household income: $229,643
- Median home value: $898,200 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: High Technology High School (grade A+), Marine Academy of Science & Technology (grade A+), Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ranney School (grade A+), Red Bank Catholic High School (grade A), Voyagers' Community School (grade A)
- Population: 6,221
- Median household income: $229,643
- Median home value: $898,200 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: High Technology High School (grade A+), Marine Academy of Science & Technology (grade A+), Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Ranney School (grade A+), Red Bank Catholic High School (grade A), Voyagers' Community School (grade A)
#27. Fair Haven, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 324
- Population: 9,199
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $944,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,201 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Washington School (grade A+), Chatham High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
- Population: 9,199
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $944,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,201 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Washington School (grade A+), Chatham High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
#26. Chatham, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 318
- Population: 34,948
- Median household income: $141,540
- Median home value: $488,300 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,836 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Pioneer Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 34,948
- Median household income: $141,540
- Median home value: $488,300 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,836 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Pioneer Academy (grade A+)
#25. Fair Lawn, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 309
- Population: 30,839
- Median household income: $203,235
- Median home value: $890,000 (80% own)
- Median rent: $2,179 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), The Wardlaw + Hartridge School (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
- Population: 30,839
- Median household income: $203,235
- Median home value: $890,000 (80% own)
- Median rent: $2,179 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), The Wardlaw + Hartridge School (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
#24. Westfield, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 305
- Population: 14,996
- Median household income: $93,927
- Median home value: $420,900 (38% own)
- Median rent: $1,755 (62% rent)
- Top public schools: Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Technologies (grade A+), Hatikvah International Charter School (grade A+), Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health & Biomedical Sciences (grade A)
- Top private schools: Rutgers Preparatory School (grade A+), Overlake Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Darul Arqam School (grade A+)
- Population: 14,996
- Median household income: $93,927
- Median home value: $420,900 (38% own)
- Median rent: $1,755 (62% rent)
- Top public schools: Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Technologies (grade A+), Hatikvah International Charter School (grade A+), Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health & Biomedical Sciences (grade A)
- Top private schools: Rutgers Preparatory School (grade A+), Overlake Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Darul Arqam School (grade A+)
#23. Highland Park, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 302
- Population: 39,799
- Median household income: $101,573
- Median home value: $393,200 (58% own)
- Median rent: $2,159 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), High Tech High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Trinity School (grade A+)
- Population: 39,799
- Median household income: $101,573
- Median home value: $393,200 (58% own)
- Median rent: $2,159 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), High Tech High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Trinity School (grade A+)
#22. Fort Lee, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 293
- Population: 8,245
- Median household income: $126,190
- Median home value: $432,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $2,168 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Unity Charter School (grade A+), Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (grade A), Hamilton Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+), Rutgers Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 8,245
- Median household income: $126,190
- Median home value: $432,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $2,168 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Unity Charter School (grade A+), Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (grade A), Hamilton Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+), Rutgers Preparatory School (grade A+)
#21. Bedminster Township, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 283
- Population: 14,394
- Median household income: $136,806
- Median home value: $750,200 (42% own)
- Median rent: $2,580 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Elysian Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Trinity School (grade A+)
- Population: 14,394
- Median household income: $136,806
- Median home value: $750,200 (42% own)
- Median rent: $2,580 (58% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Elysian Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Riverdale Country School (grade A+), Horace Mann School (grade A+), Trinity School (grade A+)
#20. Edgewater, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 282
- Population: 31,091
- Median household income: $202,619
- Median home value: $709,800 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,818 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Deerfield Elementary School (grade A+), Millburn Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Newark Academy (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+), Morristown Beard School (grade A+)
- Population: 31,091
- Median household income: $202,619
- Median home value: $709,800 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,818 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Deerfield Elementary School (grade A+), Millburn Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Newark Academy (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+), Morristown Beard School (grade A+)
#19. Livingston Township, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 277
- Population: 21,337
- Median household income: $164,796
- Median home value: $605,200 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,400 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Moorestown High School (grade A+), George C. Baker Elementary School (grade A), Moorestown Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Friends Select School (grade A+), Moorestown Friends School (grade A+), Doane Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 21,337
- Median household income: $164,796
- Median home value: $605,200 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,400 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Moorestown High School (grade A+), George C. Baker Elementary School (grade A), Moorestown Upper Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Friends Select School (grade A+), Moorestown Friends School (grade A+), Doane Academy (grade A+)
#18. Moorestown Township, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 269
- Population: 7,723
- Median household income: $177,727
- Median home value: $588,100 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,254 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), The Wardlaw + Hartridge School (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
- Population: 7,723
- Median household income: $177,727
- Median home value: $588,100 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,254 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), The Wardlaw + Hartridge School (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
#17. Fanwood, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 251
- Population: 13,120
- Median household income: $196,389
- Median home value: $695,000 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,444 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
- Population: 13,120
- Median household income: $196,389
- Median home value: $695,000 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,444 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
#16. Berkeley Heights Township, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 245
- Population: 7,797
- Median household income: $246,429
- Median home value: $696,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,012 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Ridgewood Avenue School (grade A), Glen Ridge High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pioneer Academy (grade A+), Golda Och Academy (grade A+), Montclair Kimberley Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 7,797
- Median household income: $246,429
- Median home value: $696,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,012 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Ridgewood Avenue School (grade A), Glen Ridge High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pioneer Academy (grade A+), Golda Och Academy (grade A+), Montclair Kimberley Academy (grade A+)
#15. Glen Ridge, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 233
- Population: 16,521
- Median household income: $163,567
- Median home value: $844,700 (64% own)
- Median rent: $2,168 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Washington School (grade A+), Morris County School of Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
- Population: 16,521
- Median household income: $163,567
- Median home value: $844,700 (64% own)
- Median rent: $2,168 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Washington School (grade A+), Morris County School of Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
#14. Madison, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 207
- Population: 12,456
- Median household income: $178,362
- Median home value: $623,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,711 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Haddonfield Memorial High School (grade A+), Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Friends Select School (grade A+), Moorestown Friends School (grade A+), St. Joseph's Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 12,456
- Median household income: $178,362
- Median home value: $623,900 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,711 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Haddonfield Memorial High School (grade A+), Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Friends Select School (grade A+), Moorestown Friends School (grade A+), St. Joseph's Preparatory School (grade A+)
#13. Haddonfield, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 195
- Population: 3,342
- Median household income: $215,972
- Median home value: $777,400 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest (grade A+), Haworth Public School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Population: 3,342
- Median household income: $215,972
- Median home value: $777,400 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest (grade A+), Haworth Public School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
#12. Haworth, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 185
- Population: 22,555
- Median household income: $176,702
- Median home value: $907,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $2,222 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
- Population: 22,555
- Median household income: $176,702
- Median home value: $907,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $2,222 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Delbarton School (grade A+)
#11. Summit, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 178
- Population: 13,595
- Median household income: $167,188
- Median home value: $700,700 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,896 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
- Population: 13,595
- Median household income: $167,188
- Median home value: $700,700 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,896 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The Pingry School (grade A+), Newark Academy (grade A+), Kent Place School (grade A+)
#10. New Providence, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 164
- Population: 14,958
- Median household income: $154,339
- Median home value: $537,000 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,933 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Rutgers Preparatory School (grade A+), The Wardlaw + Hartridge School (grade A+), Overlake Preparatory Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 14,958
- Median household income: $154,339
- Median home value: $537,000 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,933 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Union County Magnet High School (grade A+), Academy for Information Technology (grade A+), Academy for Allied Health Science (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Rutgers Preparatory School (grade A+), The Wardlaw + Hartridge School (grade A+), Overlake Preparatory Academy (grade A+)
#9. Metuchen, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 148
- Population: 12,441
- Median household income: $234,620
- Median home value: $900,100 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,302 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Montclair High School (grade A), Applied Technology High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pioneer Academy (grade A+), Golda Och Academy (grade A+), Montclair Kimberley Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 12,441
- Median household income: $234,620
- Median home value: $900,100 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,302 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Montclair High School (grade A), Applied Technology High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pioneer Academy (grade A+), Golda Och Academy (grade A+), Montclair Kimberley Academy (grade A+)
#8. Upper Montclair, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 127
- Population: 58,754
- Median household income: $168,137
- Median home value: $859,300 (34% own)
- Median rent: $2,648 (66% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), High Tech High School (grade A+), MS 915 - Bridges: A school for Exploration and Equity (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Trinity School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+), Avenues The World School (grade A+)
- Population: 58,754
- Median household income: $168,137
- Median home value: $859,300 (34% own)
- Median rent: $2,648 (66% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), High Tech High School (grade A+), MS 915 - Bridges: A school for Exploration and Equity (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Trinity School (grade A+), Collegiate School (grade A+), Avenues The World School (grade A+)
#7. Hoboken, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 124
- Population: 4,499
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $869,800 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Wildwood Elementary School (grade A+), Mountain Lakes High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Newark Academy (grade A+), Pioneer Academy (grade A+), Morristown Beard School (grade A+)
- Population: 4,499
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $869,800 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering (grade A+), Wildwood Elementary School (grade A+), Mountain Lakes High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Newark Academy (grade A+), Pioneer Academy (grade A+), Morristown Beard School (grade A+)
#6. Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 115
- Population: 8,555
- Median household income: $181,652
- Median home value: $774,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $2,558 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest (grade A+), Northern Valley Regional High School - Old Tappan (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Population: 8,555
- Median household income: $181,652
- Median home value: $774,100 (81% own)
- Median rent: $2,558 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest (grade A+), Northern Valley Regional High School - Old Tappan (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
#5. Closter, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 98
- Population: 12,022
- Median household income: $150,073
- Median home value: $625,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,789 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Cherry Hill School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Collegiate School (grade A+), Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 12,022
- Median household income: $150,073
- Median home value: $625,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,789 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Cherry Hill School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Collegiate School (grade A+), Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+)
#4. River Edge, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 85
- Population: 4,826
- Median household income: $183,138
- Median home value: $689,900 (98% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Northern Valley Regional High School - Old Tappan (grade A+), Harrington Park School District (grade A+), Applied Technology High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+), Saddle River Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 4,826
- Median household income: $183,138
- Median home value: $689,900 (98% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Northern Valley Regional High School - Old Tappan (grade A+), Harrington Park School District (grade A+), Applied Technology High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+), Saddle River Day School (grade A+)
#3. Harrington Park, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 63
- Population: 26,043
- Median household income: $211,224
- Median home value: $858,900 (83% own)
- Median rent: $2,349 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Ridgewood High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
- Population: 26,043
- Median household income: $211,224
- Median home value: $858,900 (83% own)
- Median rent: $2,349 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Ridgewood High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dwight-Englewood School (grade A+), Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+)
#2. Ridgewood, New Jersey
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- Overall Rank: 30
- Population: 4,234
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $949,800 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,914 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Ho-Ho-Kus Public School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+), Saddle River Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 4,234
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $949,800 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,914 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: Bergen County Academies (grade A+), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (grade A+), Ho-Ho-Kus Public School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Primoris Academy (grade A+), Bergen Catholic High School (grade A+), Saddle River Day School (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
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